[Comparison of two types of enteral nutrition in patients with intestinal fistula].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To evaluate the impact between home versus hospital enteral nutrition in patients with intestinal fistula.

METHODS:

A clinical trial containing 82 patients of intestinal fistula with enteral nutrition was conducted. All cases were divided into 3 groups: home enteral nutrition (n = 42), hospital enteral nutrition (n = 40) and normal control for assessment of quality of life (n = 40). The incidence of complications, hospitalization duration, days of enteral nutrition and medical costs were compared between two enteral nutrition ways. Quality of life was assessed with SF-36 questionnaire at the same time.

RESULTS:

Compared with the hospital enteral nutrition group, the home enteral nutrition group had a shorter hospital stay. The costs of treatment showed a significant decrease and the quality of life significantly improved. No significant difference existed between two types in the length of enteral nutrition and the incidence of complications.

CONCLUSION:

Home enteral nutrition is safe, rational and effective for patients with intestinal fistula.

• Authors: Yu Wang, Yue Kang, Jian-rong Zhou
• Journal: Zhonghua yi xue za zhi (Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi) Vol. 93 Issue 30 Pg. 2364-6 (Aug 13 2013) ISSN: 0376-2491 [Print] China
• PMID: 24300203 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Controlled Clinical Trial, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Enteral Nutrition (methods)
• Female
• Home Care Services
• Hospitalization
• Humans
• Intestinal Fistula (therapy)
• Length of Stay
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Quality of Life
• Treatment Outcome
• Young Adult